Melanosis in Shrimp/Prawn
Date Published: 2021-08-17
Description:
Shrimps and prawns with melanosis or blackspots do not pose food safety hazards to consumers. This, however, has a negative impact on its perceived quality, resulting in a decrease in market value, and on the income of fisherfolk. In line with this, the technical bulletin provides information on the general description of the melanosis in shrimps/prawns, factors influencing the rate of melanosis, its adverse health effect in humans, and the mitigation measures - non-chemical methods and chemical methods to prevent its occurrence.